I do hereby claim my heritage and Arthurian bequest!
Posted on 09/24/2009 9:35:33 AM PDT by Charlespg
The largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found has been discovered by a metal detector enthusiast on farmland in Staffordshire, it was revealed today. Experts say the hoard, which is at least as significant as any other treasure from the Anglo-Saxon era ever unearthed, is worth millions and could have belonged to a king. The discovery of at least 1,345 different items, thought to date back to the seventh century, is expected to redefine perceptions of the period. Terry Herbert, from Burntwood, Staffordshire, came across the collection as he searched a field near his home with his trusty 14-year-old detector and is now in line for a seven-figure sum.
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I do hereby claim my heritage and Arthurian bequest!
Beyond cool is right. Treasure hunting is fun. I’ve been coin shooting for years all along the Missouri/Kansas border. During the Civil War many households buried their things of value in hopes of returning after the troubles were over. Many didn’t and under old farmsteads are often found items from those times. I’ve found pieces of plate silver and pewter several times along with buttons and bullets.
Ah, so that’s where I left my stash!!!!
Are you implying that she is national treasure?
More like..... national turd
Thanks for the chuckle.
WOW. That is amazing
Yuck. The face that sank a thousand ships.
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